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Q: Can you freeze spaghetti squash?
My wife and I finally tried spaghetti squash and about went insane on how awesome it was! Now the question, Is is ok to freeze it? I am tried to make healthier option for her to take for work and thought this would be a great one, in fact i have already thought of alot of uses. But I would like to buy it in bulk from out…
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Looking for: low cal icecream/custard recipe
We picked up a icecream maker for cheap since I wanted to tinker with making a low cal sugar free icecream. I figured I would see if anyone had any good recipes to share. I am not picky about ingredients but prefer Splenda since it is usually the only thing I have. I have been considering trying to use a Protein powder as…
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Looking for: low cal icecream/custard recipe
We picked up a icecream maker for cheap since I wanted to tinker with making a low cal sugar free icecream. I figured I would see if anyone had any good recipes to share. I am not picky about ingredients but prefer Splenda since it is usually the only thing I have. I have been considering trying to use a Protein powder as…
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An Inspirational Music Video by Me
This is the first time using a movie maker software. But anyway I had suc a great time while doing one of my new favorite Hobbies that I wanted to share it with everyone and hope that it helps keep you motivated. Thanks for watching! (as of 11:45p CST it was still loading, i'll check in the morning to make sure it is…
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NSV for motivation!
I used to be 350lbs and using a wheelchair/cane anytime I led home and sometimes in home. After loosing over 120lbs I am in the best health of my life and no longer need any treatment for hypertension, diabetes(was on 5 shots a day of insulin), or sleep apnea. But anyway I went from a wheelchair to just a few minutes ago…
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New HRM watch/Fitbit style recommendations.
first off I currently using a Polar FT7 but my wife insists that I get a new one since mine has been acting up. I would like to get something like the FitBit Surge but I have heard mixed reviews about plus I would rather something waterproof. So the main thing is it must has a built in (not strap) constant HRM like the…
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Info on using Creatine, Glutamine, and Protein
I wanted to share this info, I thought it was a good article. I personally only use Whey protein for POST-workout recovery but that is the most important one to do since w'o that postworkout protein boost your muscle usually get sore quick. As soon as Our car is fixed (hoping soon) and I can get back on my workout routine…
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Anyone Familiar with Advocare?
A friend of Mine has invited me to come to a class thing for becoming a Rep for Advocare(http://www.advocare.com/) So far it seems like a nutrition version of Avon...But Since I have lost over 130lbs it would be easier for me to reach out to potential clients. Anyone try or Sell it? I could use something to do and the…
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Recipe Request: Chicken veggie meat loaf.
My wife and daughter are both picky eaters so I try to make healthy food that I can tailor to get them to like it. I am working on trying to make a ground chicken meat loaf with hidden veggies in it. My though was add some tomato sauce for color as well as mashed cauliflower, carrots, and onion since the colors should hide…
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General Tso sauce recipe needed!!
I love Chinese food, more specific General Tso. I have attempted to make my own sauce a few times with out good results. The local restaurant I go to has awesome sauce that is better than any other I have tried and I can buy it for cheap there as well. Now I would like to be able to make a cost effective alternative ($3…
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The diet i used for my first 100lbs lost.
Many times I have been asked what the diet I used was and I managed to find the email that the Dr sent me. My biggest recommendations for the diet is change little things that make you not feel like you're eating the same thing every day. Such as whey protein flavors, different berries, seasoning on the chicken and…
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Huge NSV for me 10 year reunion!!!
Back in school I was about 350lbs and frequently teased/bullied. Last Saturday I pulled up to the reunion (which was outside) on my Harley wide glide that made a nice loud entrance making heads turn. Now the rest of the time I was the reason for heads turning, the entire time people were pointing and talking with stunned…
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Body contour treatment after big loss?
First off I have lost over 130lbs and don't want any surgical treatment. I was looking into body shaping but the downtime from surgical would not be worth it to me. So I am curious about the non surgical treatments such as VelaShape and similar. Things I need to know is: average cost, time frame, frequency of appointments,…
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Question about body fat% lowering.
Currently I am about 211lbs and 5'10" on a recent personal trainer session I had my % tested and I have 16% body fat percentage, 45lbs fat to 115lbs muscle. My goal is to reduce to a more cut look around 12% body fat. What should I set my goal weight to achieve this? I was thinking around 175-180lbs but I figured I would…
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tuna soup ideas needed
I am sure you are thinking " EW gross tuna soup" but I really like tuna and soup. Normally I am a pro at improv meals but this one is throwing me off. I am looking for ideas to make it low calorie with a large yield. The plan is using mainly vegetables such as onion, carrots, cabbage, celery,etc. to add bulk with out a lot…
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Amazing NSV!
Back in 2008 I was almost killed by a careless and speeding semi driver, I was in the hospital for about 2 months and had hip surgery to repair a broken hip. The surgeon did not give much hope of walking but I stopped using my wheel chair in 2012 losing the first part of my weight. I got to were I could walk normal....but…
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Guys-What clothes do you workout in?
I mainly use lounge pants or track pants with a t-shirt or sleeveless shirt. I am about to buy some new gear and was looking at options. Main thing for me is no shorts. I also saw something called "Compression Shorts" but that seems like it would....erm "cramp my style" Any ideas?
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About to start new gym and need supplement advice.
I have been out of the gym for a few months due to a new job, Well now I have alot more free time and tomorrow, I am planning on signing up with a 24hr gym near my home that I visted and Liked. I use Body fortress whey protein already for post workout but I need advice on other things I could use as part of my routine. A…
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A senic view can be a great inspiration.
I wanted to share some photos I took while on my walks, I took a walk just to try out my new camera....phone's (LOL) panoramic. http://s1076.beta.photobucket.com/user/Dasavedsinner/library/My Road to a Healthier Me/Photos from Walks
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"Kinect" to MyFitnessPal (Xbox users)
Hey FMP! I love using my Xbox Kinect as part of my workouts, the games i currently use are Your Shape: Fitness evolved, Kinect sports (boxing mainly) and Star wars (dance mode). I figured I would throw up a topic for this incase other people would like to join together and become friends on Xbox Live and possibly do group…
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Home workout needed, only dumbells.
Do to busy schedule and working on getting into a new gym I need a full body workout routine to help build lean muscle as I drop the last about 20lbs. My goal it do have a toned build, I forgot what calc I used but it said something like weight 189lbs but Loose ??fat gain ?? lean muscle. I need help planning an at home…
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Working on last 20ish lbs, need advice on low fat intake.
First off I am very happy with the progress I have made but I need to start putting more focus on trying to balance my diet to aid in finishing my goals. I am currently about 205lbs (started at 350lbs) and I need to try to loose fat% while gaining lean muscle, I need to lose around 20lbs while gaining about 4lbs lean…
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NSV Hiking near home.
So today I was on my normal walk and decided to take it one step futher....the big hills near my home... I DID IT...and it was not even that hard to do! Here are some pics. From top of hill 1 Boulders on hill 1 - I think I may set a goal to jump rock to rock across all 50ish of them. Hill 2 - East - If you look you can see…
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Low cal, good protein, quick to make and CRUNCHY? WOW
Yea I am serious! Try taking a serving of turkey pepperoni (17 for 70 cal) place on a paper towel covered plate (or bacon plate) cover with another paper towel and microwave about 1 minute. For better crisp blot off the excess grease and allow to dry out for a few minutes. It is seriously that ez and tastes awesome! P.S.…
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Update on my Road to Better health.
I will post my Story from my profile to help those have not heard it. Then below that is a link to my Photo album that has atleast 10 before and 10 progress pics. The progress ones are from March 2012 til today (8-17-12). My current total lost is around 144lbs. *My story* I was your average "husky" kid on school and In…
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Approx 250 cal Parmesan Shrimp Alfredo!
You may have to right click and pick "open in new tab/window" \/ \/ You would have to figure exact calories by your shrimp and sauce used. Using spray butter with garlic powder (i use parkay) pan sear 4 ounces of de-tailed shrimp (was one serving around 13 med shrimp @ 77 cal) when shrimp start to lightly tan, add 1tbsp of…
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Amazingly Funny NSV
So yesterday I was helping my Mother and Grandmother move stuff to their new Apartment and my mom was just sitting there staring at me...I was like "Something wrong?" to which she replies "you don't look anything thing like the guy I raised, your more buff". Now that was an amazing feeling....Until I cut my arm while…
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LOOKING FOR: Sugar free Low(or no) cal syrup recipes
We like soda but prefer to make it ourselves using a home made water carbonation kit. We have used sugar free drink mix (ie, koolaid) but the cost is not effective....We are looking for one of a few options, first off we need a no/low cal sweetener that is cheap without any fillers, such as liquid sucralose like ezsweetz…
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Had to share this.
Somedays I cannot even imagine how I was able to walk, or even be functional at all before my weight loss...So just for my own amusement I stacked dog food at a local store...this is 9 bags of 13lbs each if you do your math I could have added 1 more bag and still have a total combined weight that is LESS than the amount of…
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Calories in Walmart's S'More doughnut?
My wife works at the Bakery in Walmart and she is always talking about how good the s'mores doughnut looks. I was wondering if anyone knew the Nutrition facts for it? I could just ask her since she would probably know BUT I wanted to get her one and surprise her with is and She could portion it so is less calories as a…
